Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Victoria

$2,097/mo

decreased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Victoria is $2,097 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $147 more per month.

$4.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Victoria

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Victoria rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Average rent prices in Downtown Victoria have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rent prices in Downtown Victoria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Victoria is $1,890. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Victoria run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,760

5%

25%

1 bedroom

$2,081

4%

35%

2 bedroom

$2,925

2%

45%

3 bedroom

$5,500

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,081

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Victoria and Fairfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Victoria

Median rent price$2,097
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,990
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC is 5% higher than the median rent in Fairfield, Victoria, BC.

Discover rentals in Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Dominion Rocket - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.4

Very good

Dominion Rocket

759 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 0E2

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,225–$1,700

Apartment for rent

Spencer Block - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Spencer Block

635 Chatham St, Victoria, BC V8T 0G4

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,760–$2,925

Apartment for rent

The Churchill - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

The Churchill

725 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6

1 bed

1 bath

$1,890

Apartment for rent

The Churchill - York Collection - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Churchill - York Collection

725 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Victoria, Victoria, BC

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Victoria rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Victoria?

The average rent in Downtown Victoria is $2,097 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Victoria?

Average rent prices in Downtown Victoria have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 30% since last year.

How does Downtown Victoria rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Victoria is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $147 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Victoria?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Victoria, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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